Billy Joe Crawford is a Philippine-born musician and actor. He was born on … Read Full Bio ↴Billy Joe Crawford is a Philippine-born musician and actor. He was born on May 16, 1982 in Manila, Philippines and was discovered at an early age, singing at a bowling alley. He would become a series regular on an afternoon television show called That's Entertainment under the name of Billy Joe. He acted in a few movies, moved to the United States as a teenager, and started a music career, performing mostly in the United Kingdom and France, as well as in Asia. During this time he legally changed his name to Billy Crawford, giving him a more western surname. He previously dated Mandy Moore for about 3 months when he was 15 and she was 14. He currently resides in New York City.

He had major chart success in France and other parts of Continental Europe, but did not repeat this success in the United Kingdom or the United States, although his single "You Didn't Expect That" did make the lower reaches of the UK Top 40, peaking at number 35. He also contributed a remix of the Pokémon anime theme for the first movie in the series.

Billy's latest album "Big City" was released in 2004 in France and Asia only. The single "Bright Lights" was unable to break into the any Top 10 charts. The second single "Steamy Nights", fared better making Top 40, and was featured on 7 compilations across Europe and was the first single in Germany. Another song from the album Candy Store was leaked from the album and received airplay on London radio. Thought to be a duet with Ginuwine, it is featured on the Big City album. After doing the first ever online reality show "the MSN Dance Show", his third single from Big City "3 Wishes" got cancelled by his label. Billy felt it was time for something new and decided not to re-sign his contract with V2 records.

Crawford did not receive significant media attention after the Big City Tour 2005, mostly being mentioned in a few magazines for his break-up with Lorie, and new relationship with Maryss, a dancer he met when she auditioned for the Big City tour.

In 2006, Billy began recording a new album which was expected to be released in 2007. In 2006, he toured over the summer with the L5 in France and in November he was scheduled to return to his home country to shoot a film. He most recently appeared in Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist.

Like That
Billy Crawford Lyrics

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Like That
Yeah, B.C.
Like that
Yeah I'll drop that thing like that
Now pop that thing like that
Now back it up just like that
Like that, like that

Baby come over in ur panties on
I'm into havin sex on the floor
If you don't know by now, girl it's on
Come and shake it up for me... yeah!

I don't see how you go stir it up
Pour me a cup of that purple stuff
Why don't you let me see show you stuff?
Drop it baby to ur knees. Yeah!

CHORUS:
Drop that thing like that
Now pop that thing like that
Now back it up just like that,
Like that, like that girl

Work that thing like that
Now jerk that like that
Now hurt that thing like that
Like that, like that... oh...

You made it last
I got next
Gonna hit it till u feel it in your chest.
Catch your breath, maybe so we can do it all again... yeah!

Touch your toes
Baby so, I can see when I'ma get a private show
Not the toe, baby I know you like to go down low. Oh!
(REPEAT CHORUS)

BRIDGE:
I don't mean (4x)
I don't mean to come that hard
Come to me (2x)
I wanna get that thing right out of the park
Would I break it down?
Let me lay it down
Show you I'm not playin around
You and me, we don't see (what you)
Workin with (2x)

Let's do this thing like we're makin a baby
I'll be back, look back
600 Mercedes
Your man is a silk
Baby girl I'm a pimp
And I equipped with everything that's left for the limp now.

Drop it down like ur movin something
Now, move ur hips loke ur doin something
Now drop everything on the floor
Pick it up, put in on me, lets go
(Repeat bridge)

Drop that thing right... Drop that thing right...
Like that, Like that

Overall Meaning

The song "Like That" by Billy Crawford is a sexually charged track that describes the singer's desire for a woman to back her body up and drop it low. Crawford's use of sensual imagery creates the impression that the song is directed towards a specific woman. "Like That" begins with the title being repeated in a bold and confident tone, setting the tone for the entire record. The listener is then invited into a scene where Crawford asks the girl to come to him with no hesitation:

"Baby come over in your panties on
I'm into havin sex on the floor
If you don't know by now, girl it's on
Come and shake it up for me... yeah!"

The lyrics of the chorus describe the physical movements that the singer desires from the girl. The phrase "drop that thing like that, now pop that thing like that" makes the song sexually explicit, and it is highly suggestive.

In the second verse, Crawford urges the girl to "touch your toes" so that he can get a better view. In the bridge, the tone shifts, and he tries to convince the girl to give him a chance to show her what he's capable of. Overall, "Like That" is a sexually charged song that communicates the singer's desire to engage in sexual intercourse with a specific woman.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, B.C.
Billy Crawford is introducing himself as B.C. (initials for his name), the artist behind the song.

Like that
The repeated phrase 'like that' emphasizes the confident and casual tone of the song and the singer's desires.

Yeah I'll drop that thing like that
Billy Crawford promises to drop his partner's lower body like that (referring to her rear end) effortlessly and with style.

Now pop that thing like that
He encourages his partner to pop her behind in the same manner (with ease).

Now back it up just like that
The singer instructs and admires his partner's ability to back her rear end up in the same style as before.

Baby come over in ur panties on
The singer invites his partner (girl) to come over to his place with her panties on, implying that he wants to have sex with her on the floor.

I'm into havin sex on the floor
The singer states that he finds pleasure in engaging in sexual activities with his partner on the floor.

If you don't know by now, girl it's on
The singer informs his partner that if she is not aware yet, they are going to engage in sexual activity together.

Come and shake it up for me... yeah!
The singer requests his partner to dance and move her body for him (and get him excited for sex).

I don't see how you go stir it up
The singer expresses his curiosity about how his partner shakes her body in a sexually appealing way (without getting tired).

Pour me a cup of that purple stuff
The singer asks his partner to give him some lean (purple drank) to drink (a mixture of cough syrup and soda) to relax and set the mood for their sexual activity.

Why don't you let me see show you stuff?
The singer asks his partner to show him her moves and skills to further turn him on before sex.

Drop it baby to ur knees. Yeah!
The singer instructs his partner to drop down to her knees to perform oral sex on him (as part of foreplay).

Drop that thing like that Now pop that thing like that Now back it up just like that, Like that, like that girl
The repeated chorus serves as a reminder of his instructions to his partner, while emphasizing the casual and confident tone of the song, and his desire for sexual pleasure.

Work that thing like that Now jerk that like that Now hurt that thing like that Like that, like that... oh...
The singer continues to instruct and encourage his partner (girl) to move and jerk her behind with force (as a way of showing off, and getting him excited), and is admiring her skills.

You made it last I got next Gonna hit it till u feel it in your chest. Catch your breath, maybe so we can do it all again... yeah!
The singer is commending his partner on lasting long during sex, and assures her that it’s his turn now to continue the sexual activity until he makes her reach orgasm. However, he ends up wanting to do it again with her once he catches his breath.

Touch your toes Baby so, I can see when I'ma get a private show Not the toe, baby I know you like to go down low. Oh!
The singer asks his partner to touch her toes so he can see her body more clearly before he gets a 'private show' of her performing sexual acts. He jokingly reminds her that she enjoys going down low (referring to her oral sex skills).

BRIDGE: I don't mean (4x) I don't mean to come that hard Come to me (2x) I wanna get that thing right out of the park Would I break it down? Let me lay it down Show you I'm not playin around You and me, we don't see (what you) Workin with (2x)
The bridge focuses on the singer's desire for his partner to give him her ‘best’ in bed, and his determination to perform well and please her, sexually. He suggests that he is more serious about their relationship than she is. The repeated phrase, “You and me, we don’t see” is used to emphasize their different perspectives.

Let's do this thing like we're makin a baby I'll be back, look back 600 Mercedes Your man is a silk Baby girl I'm a pimp And I equipped with everything that's left for the limp now.
The singer uses this verse to brag about his sexuality and pimp-like nature, suggesting that he is an expert at sexual activities. He implies that he is better than the woman's other partners and promises to return to her with a Mercedes and sexually satisfy her (even if her current partner cannot sexually perform).

Drop it down like ur movin something Now, move ur hips loke ur doin something Now drop everything on the floor Pick it up, put in on me, lets go (Repeat bridge)
The singer continues to encourage and direct his partner (girl) during sex, instructing her to move her hips and drop everything on the floor before picking it up and engaging in sexual activities with him again. He then repeats the bridge to emphasize his desire for sexual pleasure.

Drop that thing right... Drop that thing right... Like that, Like that
The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reminding his partner of his instructions, and emphasizing the confident and casual tone of the song, and the singer's desire to engage in sexual activities in a certain way.

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